400 North Front Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 400 North Front Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 12 not closed, and 16 violations, 5 open.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Philadelphia County?
- $832,750 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 400 North Front Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
12 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Electrical permit Aug 2026Issued
Wire the 1st and 2nd floors per approved plans ***no fire alarm on this permit***
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2026Amendment application incomplete
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. for use as previously approved. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Issued
Replace fixtures and piping. 1 water closets; 1 lavs; 1 kitchen sink; 1 floor drain; interior plumbing only
- Commercial building permit Jun 2026Issued
For level ii interior alterations, including an increase in g.f.a., and for a complete change in use and occupancy classification to a group r-2 three (3) family dwelling. existing building is fully sprinklered with a nfpa 13 system. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 iebc. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression work. see zp-2026-005603 for associated zoning approval of the use change and g.f.a. increase.
- Zoning permit May 2026Issued
For an increase in gross floor area with no changes in exterior dimensions. size and location per approved plan.
- Zoning permit Apr 2026Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Electrical permit Aug 2024Completed
Install 1000 amp, 1ph, 120/240v main service. install meters for 10 apartments & house. install all new wiring throughout apartments and common areas. install cable television wiring as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm system throughout as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Main drain repair first length out
- Electrical permit Apr 2024Completed
Wiring up kitchen in 1 unit only (1st floor unit) per 2017 nec relocation of lighting wiring up bath
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2024Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. for use as previously approved. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
Running new plumbing for 1 and 1/2 bathroom, 1 kitchen sink, and hot and cold water to fixtures 6 fixtures.
- Zoning permit Mar 2024Issued
Visitor accommodations
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.4 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
13 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Eunice Lazin, 300-346 N Delaware Ave (650 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,150 ft
700 704 N Third Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,000 ft
American Freight Warehousing Co and 7 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
Moderate
Average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L. EPA still suggests testing ground-floor and basement units.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
3,350 ft
Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (3,350 ft), Kearny Gen Philip Sch (3,350 ft), Bodine William W HS (4,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.9 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
Conforming loan limit 2026
$832,750
Philadelphia County. Mortgages up to this amount qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing. Above it, the loan is a jumbo with stricter terms.
FHFA Conforming Loan Limit Values, one-unit
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